[Spridgets] Ignition light

[Rick Fisk]

Repolarizing it won't fix it.  Either the brushes are worn out or the regulator has failed.  Or maybe a wire connection is bad.   :-(

> On Apr 7, 2023, at 1:46 PM, Michael MacLean via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
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>       Got into my Bugeye yesterday to drive to the dog park with my Boston Terrier.  I was a little surprised when the ignition light would not go out after I got the engine running.  It started easy enough, but I was now running on the battery.  I am still using a generator that was rebuilt over 20 years and 7,000 miles ago.  The voltage regulator was converted to solid state eight or more years ago.  Nothing apparent looking under the bonnet.  I was hoping it was just the fan belt. No such luck.  Generator, generator brushes?  I have a replacement generator, but I don't want to just start throwing parts at it until the light goes out.  Maybe try to just re-polarize the generator first?  I have a degree in mechanical design, not electrical.  Hate electrical problems.
> Mike MacLean
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